Tie them up baby

So today Lance tied his shoes. I know all kids eventually tie their shoes but lances hand eye coordination has never been good enough for him to do it. He has tried and tried over the years and he usually just gives up screaming or slamming things around from frustration.

At 15 not being able to tie his shoes drives me crazy because finding full velcro sneakers boots and shoes can be diffacult Espically since he wants somthing that looks cool,  and is velcro.

Here is the exchange
"Lance baby put your boots on and take out the garbage."

"Do you need it done right away mom?"

"No baby take your time."

"K"
About 15 or 20 minutes passed and I realized I never tied his boots for him. I go into the living room and ask him..

"Lance do you need me to tie the boots for you baby? I am sorry I forgot."

He looks at me an as bland as you please he says
"No mom I got it"

(Me inside I can't breathe.. blank stare... my heart is racing")

"Huh?"-  "show me baby?"
He lifts his foot puts it on my knee and the boot is tied perfectly..
I look at Robin "did you tie these for him?"

"No mom "

"Nope I tied them mom by myself."

15 years old and he tied his shoes and I want to do laps around the block and I can't.  He looks at me and I smile and I can tell he is not in the mood for a celebration.  I kiss his forehead tell him how proud I am and smile.

Lock myself in the bathroom and cry. And without me reminding him he takes out the garbage.

Today was a success!!